WaveSurfer (for windows) is an Open Source tool for sound visualization and manipulation. It has been designed to suit both novice and advanced users. WaveSurfer has a simple and logical user interface that provides functionality in an intuitive way and which can be adapted to different tasks. It can be used as a stand-alone tool for a wide range of tasks in speech research and education.Typical applications are speech/sound analysis and sound annotation/transcription.

WaveSurfer can also serve as a platform for more advanced/specialized applications. This is accomplished either through extending the WaveSurfer application with new custom plug-ins or by embedding WaveSurfer visualization components in other applications.

Changes in WaveSurfer version 1.8.5

Mouse- and key binding updates: shortcuts keys for recording support for multiple popup events (shift-left-button and right-button are now the default on all platforms)